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WHEN REPORTING TRADE-IN VALUES PLEASE POST BASE VALUES & SYSTEM IT IS FOR.

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. Second post has the values for games/hardware for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games/hardware for Nintendo consoles and the fourth post has the values for Nintendo handhelds. Fifth post has the values for games/hardware for Sony consoles and the sixth post has the values for Sony handhelds.

Instructions on finding games in the database and inputting the values from different sections can be found in my blog post here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=14143. I would put the entire post in the thread but this is already kind of a large post.

WHEN POSTING VALUES:

Please try to follow the example below if possible. If you feel the need to use the system icons, please only use them once at and at the top of the list. Also always post the system it's for even if it's only on one system or the value will not get updated. I don't always know it and I'm doing these updates from work to keep them as updated as often as possible so I can't spend time searching for that info.

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Current Promotions:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

50% extra in-store credit, traded towards pre-owned products (Ends 11/3/13)
GameStop.com said:
Get 50% extra in-store credit when you trade any games, systems or accessories toward the purchase of pre-owned products.
Valid 10/21/13 - 11/3/13

In-store credit must be applied toward the purchase of pre-owned product. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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New Games for $9.99 after trade of 2 eligible games (Ends Unknown)
GameStop.com said:
Spend less for the new games you want

Get new games for $9.99 or less when you trade 2 eligible games

Customer may be responsible for sales tax. Net credit after promotion is $50.00 or greater, and must be applied toward the purchase of a new game. If applicable, excess credit remaining after purchase will be returned to the customer in the form of in-store credit. After promotion, cost to the customer will be $9.99 before tax, where applicable, for games priced at $59.99. Customer is responsible for any additional cost when purchasing games priced over $59.99. Eligible games must be traded in the same transaction as the purchase of an eligible new game. Not valid toward cash trades. Offer valid only when eligible items are traded. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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30% extra credit on games, electronics & accessories trades towards select items. (Ends 12/29/13)
GameStop.com said:
30% extra in-store credit when you trade games, accessories, systems, smartphones or tablets toward any pre-owned product or select items
Valid 8/19/13 - 12/29/13

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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$30 guaranteed trade-in value on select items. (Ends 10/24/13) *THIS IS A PROMO SO NO EXTRA ON TOP*
GameStop.com said:
Get $30 guaranteed trade-in value on select games.

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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FAQ
These trade-in values are really low!
While that may be true, if you combine the games with the right promotion they can work to your advantage. There are knowledgeable people in this thread that are normally willing to help.

Is there any way to look at what the previous values reported on a game?
You can search through this thread and previous ones to see what a game has been reported in the past. With the TIV Tracker you can sort by date and then go through the list of past updated values through that as well. Here are the previous GS TIV Threads: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,,,,

Can I trade-in sealed games?
No. You might come across the rare GameStop that would let you do it, but they are going to open them anyway.

I don't want to get hassled about the values I post, how can I get the information out there?
If you do not feel comfortable or willing to put the values in the thread you have two options available. You can input them in the TIV tracker or you can send them to me via PM. Either way the database and these lists will be updated. Putting them into the TIV tracker does save me some time later on.

Do trade-ins have to have their original case, insert and manual?
No, however it will be YMMV on if they charge you a refurbish fee for them in that condition. Most GameStops wont charge a fee but there are some that charge for incomplete games.

Will they accept my game if it is really beat up?
YMMV. It really all depends upon the employee you get. Some will charge refurbish fees, some wont, some wont accept the game and others just take them without a second glance.

What are the refurb fees on games?
There appears to be set prices for set value ranges. We aren't 100% certain on the splits just yet. Here is what we have currently:
$0.25-$2 Value: $0.75 Refurb Fee
$2.01-$4 Value: $1 Refurb Fee
$4.01-$7 Value: $2 Refurb Fee
$7.01-$10 Value: $3 Refurb Fee
$10.01 & Higher Value: $4 Refurb Fee
This information isn't guaranteed by any mean and we are still working on nailing it down.

What are the refurb fees on consoles?
They are listed in the hardware TIV section, highlight in red.

I have a Collector's/Limited/Special edition of a game, do I have to trade-in all of the extras?
No, but there are a handful of games that their variations have separate listings at GameStop: Madden 09 Anniversary Edition, Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition, and a few others.

Why didn't the percent bonus go for my accessory for a system that was included?
Unless stated otherwise, and they are rarely included, the bonuses never apply to accessories. Except the PowerUp Rewards card of course.

I traded in a bunch of games for the "Trade X, get $X bonus" promo and it gave me the percentage bonus instead?
I can't give concretes on why this happens. GameStop computers are normally pretty good at giving you the better promo. In the case of a percentage bonus being run at the same time as a "Trade X, get $X" promo, things can get messy. The system appears to only give one promo on games per transaction so if you had a few games that you want to go to the percentage bonus and a stack for the "Trade X, Get $X" it will regularly apply the percentage to all of the games. Your best bet is to do all "Trade X, Get $X" games in one transaction on their own. The GameStop clerk may say that the system will figure it all out, tell them you want a separate transaction anyway. As always, check your receipt before you leave the store.

Can I trade in multiple copies of the same game?
YMMV. The official policy is no, but there are some GameStops that overlook that rule.

What all do I have to trade in for a console trade-in?
Xbox 360: Console Unit, power brick, A/V Cables, Controller (wired/wireless)
Wii: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cables, Wiimote, Nunchuck, Sensor Bar
Playstation 3: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller, USB Cable
PSP: Handheld, A/C Adapter
Nintendo DS/DSLite/DSi: Handheld, A/C Adapter, Stylus

Can I trade in a defective/broken console?
For the most part yes. If it powers on but doesn't play games, they will take the console as a refurb unit and put a refurb fee on the console. The refurb fee on the console will vary on the price of the console so those numbers will change. You are still required to trade in everything required listed in the question directly above.

What is the difference between PowerUp Rewards and PowerUp Rewards Pro?
The basic card is free and only allows you to acrew points when spending money. The Pro card costs $14.99 and is basically the same as the previous EDGE program.

How much does a PowerUp Rewards Pro subscription cost?
It costs $14.99 and is good for a year. It also comes with a 1-year subscription to Game Informer magazine.

What bonuses come with having an PowerUp Rewards Pro card?
You will get an extra 10% trade-in credit on the base value of the game, extra 10% off the purchase of pre-owned games and 10% off new strategy guides.

Does the Power Up Rewards Card give me a bonus on hardware trade-ins?
No. You will only get the bonus for games and accessories.

What if I want cash instead of credit, what do they deduct?
If you decide that you want cash instead of credit, they will take 20% off the base values and promos will not apply.

Does promo "....." have a minimum trade-in value?
If the promo has a minimum trade-in value requirement, it will be listed in the promo. If it isn't there, then there is no limit. However, as with all trades, they are subject to manager approval so the manager could have setup his own little rule-set requiring a minimum of whatever.

I used a Power Trade promo for a pre-order, can I cancel that pre-order and get the credit or move it to another game I want?
Yes on both accounts. However, if you do a bunch of the power trades and just straight drop the pre-order you could create some ill-will between yourself and the employees you cancel on. However, if you look at the wordings on promos, they can remove the bonus trade-in value if they decide to.

I just tried to use a promo that has a select list of games eligible, but they say my game isn't eligible anymore, what gives?
Basically they have the right to change the eligible games at any time. They tend to update these frequently so as to lock out any easy/cheap games. It's best to check the eligible list the day of your trade.

Can I stack two different trade-in promos?
No. The only thing that will stack with trade-ins is your PowerUp Rewards card. Some will report success, but this requires a manual override and is very YMMV.

If I pay for an item using all credit on my card, do I have to pay sales tax?
This varies depending upon the state you live in.

If I buy a used copy of a game that requires an online pass for multiplayer, will it come with an online pass?
If you purchase a used title published by either Sony or WB you get an online pass from GS on your receipt. That's also why the used copies are $55 instead of $48 when the MSRP is $60. No GS issued passes of games published by EA, THQ, etc. On those titles you're totally dependent on the previous owner not using the code.

What states charge sales tax on purchases paid in full with credit and which ones don't?
Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia
Does Not Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
May or May Not Charge, Depending Upon County: Florida,

My state doesn't charge sales tax on purchases made by credit, why is gamestop.com charging me tax?
It is just the way they have designed their system. The best theory we have seen is that since you are only inputting the number off of the back of the card, it isn't going to pick up the programming from the specially tagged EDGE cards. Some kind of programming that gets input from their system that wont show up when only inputting the number off the back of the card.


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Anyone know if Vita Memory Cards apply to a B2G1 Free? For example, Last of Us, Soul Sacrifice and a 16gb Mem card to be the free item, it says and Accessories, just want to be sure. Thanks.

 
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Anyone know if Vita Memory Cards apply to a B2G1 Free? For example, Last of Us, Soul Sacrifice and a 16gb Mem card to be the free item, it says and Accessories, just want to be sure. Thanks.
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Soul Sacrifice would be free because it is the cheapest game. Vita Memory does count toward it, but it cannot be the free item.

 
a little of both.  When I asked the guy he said $9, but he was busy doing 20 things at once. and I didn't do any math just saw the total was $11.20.  So yeah, fail on my part.

 
I can confirm the trade 2 list got updated to reflect the year 2005 for Most Wanted.  The associate showed it to me so I didn't even have a chance at asking for an override.  Still traded it in though since I only paid ten for it and received a couple more than that in credit.

9/29

Most Wanted 2012  - Xbox 360 -  $9

Portal 2 - PS3 -  $9

Metro Last Night - Xbox 360 -  $10

 
PUR Rewards have available for 60,000 points:

Shin Megami Tensei Signed Poster - llustrated and signed by new Shin Megami Tensei series character designer Masayuki Doi, this E3-exclusive print depicts divergent paths of law and chaos between which Shin Megami Tensei IV’s Samurai must travel and make their choices

LINK

Dragon's Crown Signed Poster - Illustrated and signed by George Kamitani, President of Vanillaware and character designer of Dragon’s Crown, this E3-exclusive print shows off the lush, hand-painted quality of Kamitani’s well-known art style in its representation of the 6 playable characters from the game: Amazon, Fighter, Sorceress, Wizard, Dwarf, and Elf.

LINK

 
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Oh predicaments, I was going to get a Vita with a few games and such, but now just realizing how close the PS4 Release is, should I just wait, save up what I got and pray to jebus that Gamestop throws a trade-up to a PS4 deal with PS3 trade-ins? I mean could it even happen? Lol. 

 
QSilverTwo said:
I can confirm the trade 2 list got updated to reflect the year 2005 for Most Wanted. The associate showed it to me so I didn't even have a chance at asking for an override. Still traded it in though since I only paid ten for it and received a couple more than that in credit.

9/29

Most Wanted 2012 - Xbox 360 - $9

Portal 2 - PS3 - $9

Metro Last Light* - Xbox 360 - $10
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For metro you would of gotten $28 at Best Buy, Just... I mean... CMON!

 
Lol at you guys making such a deal over it. FYI I had already reached the limit at BBY. I bought 2 more copies from Newegg before I remembered i had already traded 2 at BBY before so I just took the $6 loss and moved on instead of dealing with a Newegg return. Not sure Newegg would have taken it back willingly anyway since there was a gash in the front cover from a box cutter that for sure wasn't my doing.

Hemi said:
Also isn't the list on the site updated with the correct games? Last I checked, metro: LL

Yeah, he might of wanted to, but unless there was a fourth game he didn't mention...

was NOT one of them, unless I am missing something.
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So I went to GameStop yesterday to return my games I got with the trade 2 deal and noticed the receipts are different now.... Could they have already updated their POS system already?

The receipts have a lot more info about my PUR rewards account than it did before
 
Lord knows I have used enough of these that I must contribute.

This one is good until Nov 30th. Birthday code: EBC3041996
 
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Metal Gear Solid Legacy (PS3) - $17

Also, I have the SOTW 50% electronics coupon that expires today. Anyone want to trade me for a b2g1 free coupon or anything else?

 
anybody think we'll see a 50% or 100% TIV promo again from GS soon?  I've got a couple copies of Portal 2 I wanna trade but wondering if its worth holding off for a newer promo.

 
bilbobagins3 said:
Lord knows I have used enough of these that I must contribute.

This one is good until Nov 30th. Birthday code: EBC3041996
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I'm happy that I actually got one in my e-mail. But, thanks for posting this.

Do birthday coupons usually go until the end of the month after your birthday? Why is this valid up until the end of Nov?

 
I contacted GS CS and I almost got 2,000 points. Then I mentioned the difference on the dates for the triple points weekend because I bought a few games before it started and I returned and re-bought them and I'm getting 7,000 points. Very cool. I almost  broke even with that coupon points-wise and I got a lot of savings on my purchase that day,

 
Mine was from the display. I wonder if I can move the sticker and return it to keep the soundtrack. The soundtrack is in bad shape for some weird reason.

 
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I contacted GS CS and I almost got 2,000 points. Then I mentioned the difference on the dates for the triple points weekend because I bought a few games before it started and I returned and re-bought them and I'm getting 7,000 points. Very cool. I almost broke even with that coupon points-wise and I got a lot of savings on my purchase that day,
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Almost broke even? Clearly you didn't buy enough games.

 
Anyone have an image of that birthday coupon? (I have just saved the image on my phone of the past ones and they scan it off the phone)

 
09/29/2013

360

castlevania: lords of shadow - 4.00

kingdoms of amalur - 11.00

wii

bakugan: battle brawlers - .50

disney sing it: pop hits - 1.00

just dance - 3.00

legend of zelda: twilight princess - 5.00

lego batman - 1.50

lego star wars: the complete saga - 1.00

mario kart - 10.00

pac-man party - 4.00

samba de amigo - .10

star wars the clone wars: republic heroes - 1.50

super mario galaxy - 4.00

super mario galaxy 2 - 9.00

wii sports - 1.00

 
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Soul Sacrifice would be free because it is the cheapest game. Vita Memory does count toward it, but it cannot be the free item.
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That's wrong. The free item can be any preowned game or accessory. I've used it on 3 preowned 32GB vita cards before. It'll give you whichever the cheapest preowned game/accessory of the 3 preowned items you are buying.

 
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